Noveltoons

1943-67 American animated film series


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::summary 1943-67 American animated film series ::

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FieldValue
nameNoveltoons
imageNoveltoons - Opening Card (1943-1955) (1945 variant).jpg
captionThe opening card in the 1945 variant.
director
producer
story
starring
music
animator
studioFamous Studios
distributorParamount Pictures
releasedNovember 26, 1943 – June 1, 1967
color_process
runtime6–10 minutes (one reel)
countryUnited States
languageEnglish (usually)
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| name = Noveltoons | image = Noveltoons - Opening Card (1943-1955) (1945 variant).jpg | caption = The opening card in the 1945 variant. | director = | producer = | story = | starring = | music = | animator = | studio = Famous Studios | distributor = Paramount Pictures | released = November 26, 1943 – June 1, 1967 | color_process = | runtime = 6–10 minutes (one reel) | country = United States | language = English (usually) Noveltoons is a series of animated cartoon short films produced by Paramount Pictures' Famous Studios from 1943 to the end of the studio during 1967. The series originated characters such as Casper the Friendly Ghost, Herman and Katnip, Little Audrey, and Baby Huey, all of whom later became stars of Harvey Comics, which purchased the characters in 1959. All shorts from Baby Huey and Little Audrey are included. It was the successor to the series Color Classics produced by Famous’ predecessor Fleischer Studios. Several Noveltoons feature characters which originated in Color Classics, like Spunky or Raggedy Ann. This series was also similar to the two series from Warner Bros., Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies, in that it features several recurring characters with one general title.

In 1956, Paramount sold all of the pre-October 1950 Noveltoons (ending with Saved by the Bell) to television distributor U.M. & M. TV Corporation. Shortly afterward, U.M. & M.'s assets were acquired by National Telefilm Associates. In the 1980s, NTA changed its name to Republic Pictures, and after a brief period of ownership by Spelling Entertainment in 1994, was acquired by Paramount's parent company Viacom, which placed the cartoons back in Paramount's control (Republic Pictures has been renamed to Melange Pictures since 2006, which in turn was placed in the revived Republic Pictures subsidiary).

Later in 1962, Paramount sold the post-October 1950 to pre-March 1962 Noveltoons (beginning with The Voice of the Turkey and ending with T.V. or No T.V.) to Harvey Films, which in turn was purchased by Classic Media in 2001. Classic Media was purchased by DreamWorks Animation in 2012 (and briefly renamed it DreamWorks Classics), which was purchased by Comcast's NBCUniversal in 2016 and currently distributed by Universal Pictures.

Paramount continues to own the post-March 1962 Noveltoons (beginning with Yule Laff).

Most of the pre-October 1950 cartoons are currently under public domain (with some few post-1950 exceptions as well).

Filmography

1940s

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#TitleOriginal release dateReissue release dateDirectionAnimationStoryScenicsFeaturingLyricsNarrationMusicNotesVideo if in the public domain
1''No Mutton fer Nuttin'''November 26, 1943Dan Gordon (uncredited)Dave Tendlar
John WalworthCarl MeyerBlackieSammy TimbergFirst Noveltoon cartoon, only Noveltoon recorded with Western Electric Sound in Miami, Florida, and first appearances of Blackie the Lamb and Wolfie Wolf.
First cartoon directed by Dan Gordon.[[File:Dan Gordon - Noveltoons - No Mutton fer Nuttin' (1943) (with France 5 on-screen variant).webmthumbthumbtime=159*No Mutton fer Nuttin' *]]
2The Henpecked RoosterFebruary 18, 1944Seymour KneitelOrestes Calpini
Reuben GrossmanJack Ward
Jack MercerHerman and HenryWinston SharplesFirst appearances of Herman, Henry, and Bertha. First cartoon directed by Seymour Kneitel. First Noveltoon cartoon with directorial credit, and first Noveltoon recorded with RCA Sound System in New York City.
3Cilly GooseMarch 24, 1944March 10, 1950Seymour KneitelGraham Place
Abner KneitelJoe StultzWinston SharplesCopyright renewed in 1972.
4Suddenly It's SpringApril 28, 1944December 2, 1949Seymour KneitelOrestes Calpini
Otto FeuerRaggedy AnnWinston SharplesSecond cartoon based on Johnny Gruelle's Raggedy Ann character, after the Fleischer Studios cartoon Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy.
5Yankee Doodle DonkeyOctober 27, 1944May 5, 1950I. SparberNick Tafuri
Tom GoldenJack Mercer
Jack WardSammy TimbergFeaturing Spunky, an alumnus from the Color Classics series produced by Fleischer Studios. First cartoon directed by Izzy Sparber.[[File:Isadore Sparber - Noveltoons - Yankee Doodle Donkey (1944) (raw HD version).webmthumbthumbtime=159Yankee Doodle Donkey]]
6Gabriel ChurchkittenDecember 15, 1944Seymour KneitelGraham Place
Lou Zukor
George Cannata
Joe OrioloRobert LittleWinston SharplesBased on three books by Margot Austin. Copyright renewed in 1971.
7When G.I. Johnny Comes HomeFebruary 2, 1945Seymour KneitelAl Eugster
Otto FeuerJack Ward
Bill TurnerRobert LittleWinston SharplesFirst use of the Bouncing Ball in an animated cartoon since 1938.
8Scrappily MarriedMarch 30, 1945Seymour KneitelOrestes Calpini
Otto FeuerCarl Meyer
Jack WardAnton LoebHerman and HenryWinston SharplesFirst use of the "Featuring" card and fanfare.[[File:Seymour Kneitel - Noveltoons - Scrappily Married (1945) (raw HD version).webmthumbthumbtime=262Scrappily Married]]
9A Lamb in a JamMay 4, 1945I. SparberDave Tendlar
John GentillelaJoe Stultz
Carl MeyerBlackieWinston Sharples[[File:Isadore Sparber - Noveltoons - A Lamb in a Jam (1945) (raw HD version).webmthumbthumbtime=206A Lamb in a Jam]]
10A Self-Made MongrelJune 29, 1945Dan Gordon (uncredited)Dave Tendlar
John WalworthCarl MeyerDog FaceWinston SharplesFirst appearance of Dog Face.
Second and final Noveltoon directed by Dan Gordon.[[File:Dan Gordon - Noveltoons - Self-Made Mongrel, A (1945) (NTA print) (raw faded version).webmthumbthumbtime=251A Self-Made Mongrel]]
11The Friendly GhostNovember 16, 1945October 1, 1954I. SparberNick Tafuri
John Walworth
Tom GoldenBill Turner
Otto MessmerShane MillerCasper the Friendly GhostFrank GallopWinston SharplesFirst appearance of Casper the Friendly Ghost, and also his first short in the Noveltoon series, and the only short based on the 1939 book of the same name.
First Noveltoon short to have a separate "Famous Studios Production" logo card.
13Old MacDonald Had a FarmDecember 28, 1945Seymour KneitelOrestes Calpini
Otto FeuerBill Turner
Otto MessmerRobert LittleWinston SharplesA sing-a-long with the Bouncing Ball.
12Cheese BurglarFebruary 22, 1946October 2, 1953I. SparberJim Tyer
Ben Solomon
William HenningCarl Meyer
Joe StultzHermanWinston SharplesHerman's first solo appearance.
Clips of the episode were featured on the 2013 Brooklyn Puppet Conspiracy reboot of The Fuzz.[[File:Isadore Sparber - Noveltoons - Cheese Burglar (1946) (restored raw HD version).webmthumbthumbtime=241Cheese Burglar]]
14Sheep ShapeJune 28, 1946I. SparberDave Tendlar
John GentilellaJoe StultzBlackieWinston Sharples[[File:Isadore Sparber - Noveltoons - Sheep Shape (1946) (NTA print) (raw version).webmthumbthumbtime=230Sheep Shape]]
15The Goal RushSeptember 27, 1946I. SparberDave Tendlar
George GermanettiI. Klein
Jack WardRobert LittleWard WilsonWinston SharplesA sing-a-long with the Bouncing Ball.
Final Noveltoon short to have "Paramount presents A NOVELTOON" and "A FAMOUS STUDIOS PRODUCTION" sharing the same opening card.
16Spree for AllOctober 4, 1946Seymour KneitelJim Tyer
William HenningBill Turner
Otto MessmerSnuffy SmithWinston SharplesFeaturing Snuffy Smith from the comic strip Barney Google and Snuffy Smith. Previously considered a lost cartoon, and can currently only be seen in black-and-white format. Only Noveltoon produced in Cinecolor.
Only Snuffy Smith cartoon released under the Noveltoon series.[[File:Seymour Kneitel - Noveltoons - Spree for All (1946) (restored raw black-and-white version).webmthumbthumbtime=165Spree for All]]
17Sudden Fried ChickenOctober 18, 1946October 1, 1954Bill TytlaOrestes Calpini
Otto FeuerCarl Meyer
Jack WardHerman and HenryWinston SharplesFinal Herman and Henry cartoon.
This cartoon appeared in Smart House. First cartoon directed by Bill Tytla.
18The Stupidstitious CatApril 25, 1947October 2, 1953Seymour KneitelGraham Place
John WalworthCarl Meyer
Jack WardAnton LoebBuzzyWinston SharplesFirst appearance of Buzzy the Crow.[[File:Seymour Kneitel - Noveltoons - The Stupidstitious Cat (1947) (restored raw HD version).webmthumbthumbtime=252The Stupidstitious Cat]]
19The Enchanted SquareMay 9, 1947October 2, 1953Seymour KneitelOrestes Calpini
Al EugsterShane Miller
Orestes CalpiniShane MillerRaggedy AnnWinston SharplesThird and final cartoon based on Johnny Gruelle's Raggedy Ann character.
20Madhattan IslandJune 27, 1947Seymour KneitelI. KleinRobert LittleKenneth RobertsWinston SharplesA sing-a-long with the Bouncing Ball, first Noveltoon without animation credits.
21Much Ado About MuttonJuly 25, 1947October 2, 1953I. SparberDave Tendlar
Tom GoldenJoe Stultz
Carl MeyerAnton LoebBlackieWinston SharplesLast appearance of Blackie the Lamb and Wolfie Wolf together in the Noveltoon series. Blackie would later appear in the Screen Song The Circus Comes to Clown.[[File:Isadore Sparber - Noveltoons - Much Ado About Mutton (1947) (restored raw HD version).webmthumbthumbtime=182Much Ado About Mutton]]
22The Wee MenAugust 8, 1947October 2, 1953Bill TytlaAl Eugster
Steve Muffatti
George GermanettiEwald Ludwig
I. Klein
Jack WardRobert LittlePaddy the LeprechaunBuddy Kaye
Dick ManningWinston Sharples[[File:Bill Tytla - Noveltoons - Wee Men, The (1947) (raw version).webmthumbthumbtime=413The Wee Men]]
23The Mild WestAugust 22, 1947Seymour KneitelTom Johnson
George GermanettiBill Turner
Larry RileyAnton LoebWinston SharplesA sing-a-long with the Bouncing Ball.
24Naughty but MiceOctober 10, 1947Seymour KneitelDave Tendlar
Al EugsterBill Turner
Larry RileyRobert OwenHermanWinston Sharples[[File:Seymour Kneitel - Noveltoons - Naughty but Mice (1947) (restored raw HD version).webmthumbthumbtime=162Naughty but Mice]]
25Santa's SurpriseDecember 7, 1947October 1, 1954Seymour KneitelMyron Waldman
Wm.B. PattengillLarz BourneRobert LittleLittle AudreyBuddy KayeWinston SharplesFirst appearance of Little Audrey and also her first short in the Noveltoon series.
26Cat O' Nine AilsJanuary 9, 1948Seymour KneitelCarl Meyer
Joe StultzBuzzyWinston SharplesSoundtrack lost; picture still exists. A 4K remaster sourced from the original negatives with subtitles in place of the missing audio will be released on Blu-ray in April 2026.
27Flip FlapFebruary 13, 1948I. SparberMyron Waldman
Wm.B. PattengillBee Lewi
Mickey Klar Marks
Joe Stultz
Larry RileyRobert LittleKen Roberts (uncredited)Winston SharplesOnly Noveltoon produced in Polacolor.
28We're in the HoneyMarch 19, 1948October 1, 1954Bill TytlaGeorge Germanetti
Steve MuffattiI. Klein
Jack MercerAnton LoebBuddy KayeWinston Sharples
29The Bored CuckooApril 9, 1948October 1, 1954Bill TytlaGeorge Germanetti
Steve MuffattiBunny Gough
Bill Turner
Larry RileyRobert ConnavaleWinston Sharples
30There's Good Boos To-NightApril 23, 1948I. SparberMyron Waldman
Morey Reden
Nick TafuriBill Turner
Larry RileyAnton LoebCasper the Friendly GhostFrank GallopWinston SharplesSecond appearance of Casper in the Noveltoon series
31The Land of the LostMay 7, 1948I. SparberMyron Waldman
Nick TafuriIsabel Manning Hewson (original)Anton LoebWinston SharplesFirst of three animated shorts based on the then-popular children's fantasy adventure radio series of the same name.
32Butterscotch and SodaJune 4, 1948October 1, 1954Seymour KneitelAl Eugster
Bill Hudson
Irving SpectorLarz Bourne
Bill TurnerRobert OwenLittle AudreyBuddy KayeWinston Sharples
33The Mite Makes RightOctober 15, 1948September 30, 1955Bill TytlaGeorge Germanetti
Steve MuffattiI. KleinAnton LoebWinston Sharples[[File:Bill Tytla - Noveltoons - Mite Makes Right, The (1948) (NTA print) (raw version).webmthumbthumbtime=248The Mite Makes Right]]
34Hector's Hectic LifeNovember 19, 1948Bill TytlaGeorge Germanetti
Steve MuffattiJoe Stultz
Larry RileyRobert ConnavaleWinston Sharples[[File:Bill Tytla - Noveltoons - Hector's Hectic Life (1948) (raw HD version).webmthumbthumbtime=380Hector's Hectic Life]]
35The Old Shell GameDecember 17, 1948September 30, 1955Seymour KneitelDave Tendlar
Tom GoldenJoe Stultz
Larry RileyRobert ConnavaleWinston SharplesWolfie’s first solo appearance.[[File:Seymour Kneitel - Noveltoons - The Old Shell Game (1948) (restored raw HD version).webmthumbthumbtime=199The Old Shell Game]]
36The Little Cut-UpJanuary 21, 1949September 30, 1955I. SparberMyron Waldman
George WhittierI. Klein
M. MarksAnton LoebWinston Sharples
37Hep Cat SymphonyFebruary 4, 1949September 30, 1955Seymour KneitelDave Tendlar
Marty TarasCarl Meyer
Jack MercerTom FordWinston Sharples[[File:Seymour Kneitel - Noveltoons - Hep Cat Symphony (1949) (with France 5 on-screen variant).webmthumbthumbtime=39Hep Cat Symphony]]
38The Lost DreamMarch 18, 1949Bill TytlaGeorge Germanetti
Harvey PattersonSteve Muffatti
Bill Turner
Larz BourneShane MillerLittle AudreyWinston Sharples[[File:Bill Tytla - Noveltoons - Lost Dream, The (1949) (UM&M print) (raw version).webmthumbthumbtime=330The Lost Dream]]
39Little Red School MouseApril 15, 1949I. SparberTom Johnson
John GentilellaCarl Meyer
Jack MercerRobert ConnavaleWinston Sharples
40A Haunting We Will GoMay 13, 1949Seymour KneitelMyron Waldman
Irving DresslerLarz BourneAnton LoebCasper the Friendly GhostFrank GallopWinston SharplesLast appearance of Casper in the Noveltoon series before he was given his own series.
41A Mutt in a RutMay 27, 1949I. SparberDave Tendlar
Tom GoldenCarl Meyer
Jack MercerRobert LittleDog FaceWinston SharplesSecond and final appearance of Dog Face.
42Campus CapersJuly 1, 1949Bill TytlaGeorge Germanetti
Steve MuffattiCarl Meyer
Jack MercerRobert ConnavaleHermanWinston Sharples
43Leprechaun's GoldOctober 14, 1949September 30, 1955Bill TytlaGeorge Germanetti
Steve MuffattiI. KleinRobert LittlePaddy the LeprechaunWinston SharplesSequel to The Wee Men (1947).[[File:Bill Tytla - Noveltoons - Leprechaun's Gold (1949) (raw version).webmthumbthumbtime=187Leprechaun's Gold]]
44Song of the BirdsOctober 14, 1949Bill TytlaGeorge Germanetti
Steve MuffattiBill Turner
Larry RileyRobert LittleLittle AudreyWinston SharplesShort is a semi-remake/reused plot of the 1934 Max Fleischer Color Classic cartoon, The Song of the Birds (1934), featuring Little Audrey.
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1950s

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#TitleOriginal release dateReissue release dateDirectionAnimationStoryScenicsFeaturingNotesVideo if in the public domain
45Land of the Lost JewelsJanuary 6, 1950I. SparberMyron Waldman
Gordon WhittierIsabel Manning Hewson (original)Anton LoebSecond of three animated shorts based on the then-popular children's fantasy adventure radio series, Land of the Lost.
46Quack-a-Doodle-DooMarch 3, 1950I. SparberDave Tendlar
Tom GoldenCarl Meyer
Jack Mercer
Martin TarasRobert ConnavaleBaby HueyFirst appearance of Baby Huey.[[File:Isadore Sparber - Noveltoons - Quack-a-Doodle-Doo (1950) (restored raw HD version).webmthumbQuack-a-Doodle-Doo]]
47Teacher's PestMarch 31, 1950September 30, 1955I. SparberMyron Waldman
Gordon WhittierI. KleinTom FordJuniorWolfie’s final appearance in the Noveltoon series, he would be later a reoccurring character in the Casper the Friendly Ghost series.
48Tarts and FlowersMay 26, 1950September 30, 1955Bill TytlaGeorge Germanetti
Steve MuffattiBill Turner
Larry RileyRobert LittleLittle Audrey
49Ups an' Downs DerbyJune 9, 1950Seymour KneitelDave Tendlar
Tom GoldenCarl Meyer
Jack MercerTom FordLightning[[File:Seymour Kneitel - Noveltoons - Ups an' Downs Derby (1950) (raw HD version).webmthumbthumbtime=322Ups an' Downs Derby]]
50Pleased to Eat YouJuly 21, 1950September 30, 1955I. SparberMyron Waldman
Wm.B PattengillLarz BourneAnton LoebThe Hungry Lion[[File:Isadore Sparber - Noveltoons - Pleased to Eat You (1950) (restored raw HD version).webmthumbPleased to Eat You]]
51Goofy Goofy GanderAugust 18, 1950September 30, 1955Bill TytlaGeorge Germanetti
Steve MuffattiI. KleinAnton LoebLittle Audrey[[File:Bill Tytla - Noveltoons - Goofy Goofy Gander (1950) (raw version).webmthumbthumbtime=105Goofy Goofy Gander]]
52Saved by the BellSeptember 15, 1950September 30, 1955Seymour KneitelDave Tendlar
Morey RedenLarz BourneTom FordHermanHerman's final solo appearance.
Last Noveltoon in the U.M. & M. library.[[File:Seymour Kneitel - Noveltoons - Saved by the Bell (1950) (restored raw HD version).webmthumbSaved by the Bell]]
53The Voice of the TurkeyNovember 3, 1950Bill TytlaGeorge Germanetti
Steve MuffattiLarz BourneTom FordFirst Noveltoon in the Harvey Films library.
First appearances of Timothy the Turkey and the farmer.
Final cartoon directed by Bill Tytla.
54Mice Meeting YouNovember 24, 1950September 21, 1956Seymour KneitelDave Tendlar
Martin TarasJack Mercer
Carl MeyerHermanFirst appearance of Katnip.
55Sock-a-Bye KittyDecember 22, 1950September 21, 1956Seymour KneitelDave Tendlar
Tom GoldenCarl Meyer
Jack MercerBuzzy and KatnipFirst Buzzy and Katnip cartoon.
56One Quack MindJanuary 12, 1951September 21, 1956I. SparberSteve Muffati
George GermanettiCarl Meyer
Jack MercerBaby Huey
57Mice ParadiseMarch 9, 1951September 21, 1956I. SparberDave Tendlar
Tom GoldenCarl Meyer
Jack MercerTom FordHerman
58Hold the Lion PleaseApril 13, 1951September 28, 1956I. SparberSteve Muffatti
George GermanettiI. KleinRobert OwenLittle Audrey
59Land of Lost WatchesMay 4, 1951September 28, 1956Seymour KneitelSteve Muffatti
George GermanettiIsabel Manning Hewson (original)Tom FordThird and final animated short based on the then-popular children's fantasy adventure radio series, Land of the Lost.
60As the Crow LiesJune 1, 1951September 28, 1956Seymour KneitelDave Tendlar
Morey RedenCarl Meyer
Jack MercerRobert OwenBuzzy
61Slip Us Some RedskinJuly 6, 1951September 28, 1956Seymour KneitelDave Tendlar
Martin TarasIrving SpectorTom Ford
62Party SmartyAugust 3, 1951Seymour KneitelDave Tendlar
Morey RedenCarl Meyer
Jack MercerRobert OwenBaby Huey
63Cat-ChooOctober 12, 1951September 13, 1957Seymour KneitelDave Tendlar
Martin TarasCarl Meyer
Jack MercerTom FordBuzzy and Katnip
64Audrey the RainmakerOctober 26, 1951September 13, 1957I. SparberSteve Muffatti
Bill HudsonI. KleinTom FordLittle Audrey
65Cat TamaleNovember 9, 1951September 13, 1957Seymour KneitelDave Tendlar
Tom GoldenI. KleinRobert LittleHerman and Katnip
66By Leaps and HoundsDecember 14, 1951September 13, 1957I. SparberTom Johnson
John GentilellaIrving SpectorRobert ConnavaleHerbert
67Scout FellowDecember 14, 1951September 13, 1957Seymour KneitelDave Tendlar
Martin TarasCarl Meyer
Jack MercerRobert OwenBaby Huey
68Cat Carson Rides AgainApril 4, 1952September 13, 1957Seymour KneitelDave Tendlar
Martin TarasCarl Meyer
Jack MercerAnton LoebHerman and KatnipFinal appearance of Herman in the Noveltoon series, before he and Katnip were given their own series.
69The Awful ToothMay 2, 1952September 13, 1957Seymour KneitelAl Eugster
George RufleCarl Meyer
Jack MercerRobert OwenBuzzy and Katnip
70Law and AudreyMay 23, 1952September 13, 1957I. SparberSteve Muffatti
Morey RedenI. KleinLittle Audrey
71City KittyJuly 18, 1952September 13, 1957I. SparberAl Eugster
George GermanettiI. KleinAnton LoebKatnipKatnip's first solo appearance.
72Clown on the FarmAugust 22, 1952September 13, 1957Seymour KneitelDave Tendlar
Martin TarasCarl Meyer
Jack MercerRobert ConnavaleBaby Huey
73The Case of the Cockeyed CanaryDecember 19, 1952September 12, 1958Seymour KneitelSteve Muffati
Morey RedenI. KleinLittle Audrey
74Feast and FuriousDecember 26, 1952September 12, 1958I. SparberMyron Waldman
Gordon WhittierLarz BourneRobert OwenFinny
75Starting from HatchMarch 6, 1953September 19, 1958Seymour KneitelDave Tendlar
Thomas MooreCarl Meyer
Jack MercerAnton LoebBaby Huey
76Winner by a HareApril 17, 1953September 19, 1958I. SparberMyron Waldman
Tom GoldenIrving SpectorJohn ZagoTommy Tortoise and Moe HareFirst appearances of Tommy Tortoise and Moe Hare.
77Better Bait Than NeverJune 5, 1953September 11, 1959Seymour KneitelDave Tendlar
Martin TarasIrving SpectorJack HeneganBuzzy
78Surf BoredJuly 17, 1953September 11, 1959I. SparberSteve Muffatti
Morey RedenLarz BourneRobert ConnavaleLittle Audrey
79Huey's Ducky DaddyNovember 20, 1953September 11, 1959I. SparberDave Tendlar
Tom GoldenI. KleinAnton LoebBaby Huey
80The Seapreme CourtJanuary 29, 1954September 11, 1959Seymour KneitelTom Golden
Morey RedenLarz BourneRobert OwenLittle AudreyPublic domain after the failure of renewal.[[File:Seymour Kneitel - Noveltoons - Seapreme Court, The (1954) (restored raw HD version).webmthumbthumbtime=92The Seapreme Court]]
81CrazytownFebruary 6, 1954September 18, 1959I. SparberAl Eugster
Wm.B. PattengilI. KleinRobert LittlePublic domain after the failure of renewal.[[File:Isadore Sparber - Noveltoons - Crazytown (1954) (Harveytoons TV print) (restored version).webmthumbthumbtime=245Crazytown]]
82Hair Today Gone TomorrowApril 16, 1954September 18, 1959I. SparberDave Tendlar
Martin TarasIrving SpectorJoseph DommerqueBuzzyKatnip's second and final solo appearance.
Final appearance of Katnip in the Noveltoon series.
83Candy CabaretJune 11, 1954Dave TendlarMartin Taras
Thomas MooreI. KleinRobert LittleA sing-a-long with the Bouncing Ball.
84The Oily BirdJuly 30, 1954September 1960I. SparberMyron Waldman
Gordon WhittierLarz BourneJohn ZagoInchy
85Fido Beta KappaOctober 29, 1954September 1960I. SparberAl Eugster
George GermanettiIrving SpectorRobert LittleMartin Kanine
86No Ifs, Ands or ButtsDecember 17, 1954September 1960I. SparberDave Tendlar
Thomas MooreIrving SpectorRobert ConnavaleBuzzyFirst Noveltoon to have titles readjusted for emerging widescreen theatres.
Only appearance of Katsy in the Noveltoon series.
The ending gag is cut from Harvey Films prints due to the involvement of the Paramount logo.
87Dizzy DishesFebruary 4, 1955I. SparberTom Golden
Bill HudsonI. KleinAnton LoebLittle Audrey
88Git Along Little DuckyMarch 25, 1955Dave TendlarMartin Taras
Thomas MooreLarz BourneRobert ConnavaleBaby Huey
89News HoundJune 10, 1955I. SparberAl Eugster
George GermanettiJack MercerRobert OwenSnapper
90Poop Goes the WeaselJuly 8, 1955Dave TendlarMartin Taras
Thomas MooreCarl Meyer
Jack MercerJohn ZagoWaxey Weasel and Wishbone
91Rabbit PunchSeptember 30, 1955Dave TendlarBill Hudson
Thomas MooreLarz BourneRobert LittleTommy Tortoise and Moe HareFinal Noveltoon to feature the Jack-in-the-Box opening titles and Sammy Timberg's opening fanfare.
The ending gag is cut from Harvey Films prints due to the involvement of the Paramount logo.
92Little Audrey Riding HoodOctober 14, 1955Seymour KneitelTom Golden
Thomas MooreLarz BourneRobert ConnavaleLittle AudreyFirst Noveltoon to feature the updated title design and opening fanfare.
93Kitty CorneredDecember 30, 1955Dave TendlarMartin Taras
Thomas MooreLarz BourneRobert ConnavaleKitty Kuddles
94Sleuth But SureMarch 23, 1956Dave TendlarMorey Reden
Martin TarasI. KleinRobert LittleTommy Tortoise and Moe Hare
95Swab the DuckMay 11, 1956Dave TendlarMorey Reden
Martin TarasCarl MeyerAnton LoebBaby Huey
96Pedro and LorenzoJuly 13, 1956Dave TendlarMorey Reden
Martin TarasI. KleinRobert LittleThe ending gag is cut from Harvey Films prints due to the involvement of the Paramount logo.
97Sir Irving and JeamesOctober 19, 1956Seymour KneitelAl Eugster
Wm. B. PattengillIrving Spector
98Lion in the RoarDecember 21, 1956Seymour KneitelAl Eugster
Wm. B. PattengillLarz Bourne
99Pest PupilJanuary 25, 1957Dave TendlarMorey Reden
George GermanettiCarl MeyerRobert OwenBaby HueyPublic domain after the failure of renewal.[[File:David Tendlar - Noveltoons - Pest Pupil (1957) (Harveytoons TV print) (restored version).webmthumbthumbtime=156Pest Pupil]]
100Fishing TacklerMarch 29, 1957I. SparberTom Golden
Bill HudsonI. KleinLittle Audrey
101Mr. Money GagsJune 7, 1957I. SparberAl Eugster
Wm.B PattengillCarl MeyerRobert OwenTommy Tortoise and Moe HareFinal appearances of Tommy Tortoise and Moe Hare.
102L'Amour the MerrierJuly 5, 1957Seymour KneitelAl Eugster
Dante Barbetta
Nick Tafuri
Wm.B. PattengillIrving SpectorHector
103Possum PearlSeptember 20, 1957Seymour KneitelTom Johnson
Frank EndresJack MercerJohn ZagoFeaturing Possum Pearl, a character spun off from the Popeye the Sailor short, Hill-billing and Cooing.
104Jumping with ToyOctober 4, 1957Dave TendlarWm.B PattengillJack MercerRobert OwenBaby Huey
105Jolly the ClownOctober 25, 1957Seymour KneitelAl Eugster
Wm.B. PattengillCarl Meyer
106Cock-a-Doodle DinoDecember 6, 1957I. SparberTom GoldenLarz Bourne
107Dante DreamerJanuary 3, 1958I. SparberAl Eugster
Dante BarbettaJack MercerJohn Zago
108SporticklesFebruary 14, 1958Seymour KneitelRobert Little
109Grateful GusMarch 7, 1958Dave TendlarNick Tafuri
Chuck HarritonIrving SpectorFinal cartoon directed by Dave Tendlar.
110Finnegan's FleaApril 4, 1958I. SparberTom Johnson
Wm.B. PattengillIrving Spector
111Okey Dokey DonkeyMay 16, 1958I. SparberAl Eugster
Dante BarbettaJack MercerJohn ZagoSpunkyLast appearance of Spunky from the Hunky and Spunky sub-series of Max Fleischer's Color Classics.
112Chew Chew BabyAugust 15, 1958I. SparberTom Johnson
Frank EndresIrving SpectorRobert Owens
113TravelaffsAugust 22, 1958I. Sparber (uncredited)Al EugsterFinal cartoon directed by I. Sparber.
114Stork Raving MadOctober 3, 1958Seymour KneitelNick Tafuri
Wm.B PattengillCarl MeyerRobert Owen
115Dawg GawnDecember 12, 1958Seymour KneitelTom Johnson
Nick TafuriCarl MeyerRobert OwenLittle AudreyLast appearance of Little Audrey.[[File:Seymour Kneitel - Noveltoons - Dawg Gawn (1958) (Harveytoons TV print) (restored version).webmthumbthumbtime=130Dawg Gawn]]
116The Animal FairJanuary 30, 1959Seymour KneitelRobert Little
117Hound AboutApril 10, 1959Seymour KneitelTom Johnson
Frank EndresCarl Meyer
Jack Mercer
118Huey's Father's DayMay 8, 1959Seymour KneitelTom Johnson
Wm.B. PattengillCarl Meyer
Jack MercerBaby HueyFinal appearance of Baby Huey.
119Out of This WhirlNovember 13, 1959Seymour KneitelTom Johnson
Wm.B. PattengillCarl Meyer
Jack MercerRobert OwenFinal Noveltoon in the original Harvey Films library. All pre-March 1962 Paramount cartoons would be sold to Harvey in 1962.
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1960s

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#TitleOriginal release dateDirectionAnimationStoryScenicsFeaturingNotes
120Be Mice to CatsJanuary 15, 1960Seymour KneitelNick Tafuri
Wm.B. PattengillCarl Meyer
Jack MercerSkit and SkatFirst appearance of Skit and Skat.
121Monkey DoodlesApril 1960Seymour KneitelNick Tafuri
Morey RedenIrving Dressler
122Peck Your Own HomeMay 1960Seymour KneitelTom Johnson
Jack EhretIrving Dressler
123Silly ScienceMay 1960Seymour KneitelI. Klein
Irving DresslerCarl Meyer
Jack Mercer
124Counter AttackJuly 1960Seymour KneitelWm.B. Pattengill
Jack EhretCarl Meyer
Jack MercerSkit and SkatA sequel to this short was produced and was entitled The Planet Mouseola (1960).
125Turning the FablesAugust 1960Seymour KneitelIrving Spector
Wm.B. PattengillCarl Meyer
Jack MercerMortimer Tortoise and The Hare
126Fine Feathered FriendSeptember 1960Seymour KneitelTom JohnsonCarl Meyer
Jack Mercer
127The Planet MouseolaOctober 1960Seymour KneitelMyron Waldman
Jack EhretI. KleinSkit and SkatA sequel to Counter Attack (1960).
128Northern MitesNovember 1960Seymour KneitelNick Tafuri
Wm.B. PattengillCarl Meyer
Jack Mercer
129MiceniksDecember 1960Seymour KneitelTom Johnson
William HenningCarl Meyer
Jack Mercer
130The Lion's BusyFebruary 1961Seymour KneitelMartin Taras
Al ProssCarl Meyer
Jack MercerSir Reginald Tweedledum IV
131Hound About ThatApril 1961Seymour KneitelMartin Taras
Al ProssCarl Meyer
Jack MercerHarry Hound
132Alvin's Solo FlightApril 1961Seymour KneitelNick Tafuri
I. KleinJohn StanleyLittle Lulu
133Goodie the GremlinApril 1961Seymour KneitelMartin Taras
Jim LoganIrving DresslerGoodie the Gremlin
134Trick or TreeJuly 1961Seymour KneitelMorey Reden
John GentilellaIrving Dressler
135Cape KidnaveralAugust 1961Seymour KneitelMyron WaldmanCarl Meyer
Jack Mercer
136Turtle ScoopOctober 1961Seymour KneitelNick Tafuri
George Germanetti
Sam StimsonCarl Meyer
Jack MercerMortimer Tortoise and the Hare
137Kozmo Goes to SchoolNovember 1961Seymour KneitelNick Tafuri
Jack Ehret
Sam StimsonCarl Meyer
Jack MercerKozmo the Space Kid
138Perry PopgunJanuary 1962Seymour KneitelMorey Reden
George Germanetti
Wm. B. PattengillCarl Meyer
Jack Mercer
139Without Time or ReasonJanuary 1962Seymour KneitelMartin Taras
George Germanetti
Jim LoganEddie LawrenceRalph and Percy
140Good and GuiltyFebruary 1962Seymour KneitelMorey Reden
George Germanetti
Wm.B. PattengillI. KleinGoodie the Gremlin
141T.V or No T.VMarch 1962Seymour KneitelIrving Spector
George Germanetti
I. KleinRalph and PercyFinal Noveltoon in the Harvey Films library.
142Yule LaffOctober 1962Seymour KneitelMartin Taras
George Germanetti
Jim LoganI. KleinRobert LittleGoodie the GremlinSanta Claus' second Noveltoon appearance following from Santa's Surprise (1947).
143It's for the BirdiesNovember 1962Seymour KneitelNick Tafuri
Dante Barbetta
Larry SilvermanIrv DresslerRobert OwenGrumble Cogwell
144Fiddlin' AroundDecember 1962Seymour KneitelNick Tafuri
John Gentilella
I. KleinI. KleinAnton Loeb
145Good Snooze TonightFebruary 1963Seymour KneitelMartin Taras
John Gentilella
Jim LoganIrv DresslerRobert Little
146A Sight for Squaw EyesMarch 1963Seymour KneitelMorey Reden
George Germanetti
Larry SilvermanIrv DresslerAnton LoebHip Chick
147Gramps to the RescueSeptember 1963Seymour KneitelMorey RedenJack Mercer
I. KleinRobert LittleSkit and SkatFinal appearances of Skit and Skat.
148Hobo's HolidaySeptember 1963Seymour KneitelMorey RedenMorey RedenRobert LittleFinal Bouncing Ball sing-a-long produced by Paramount Cartoon Studios, ending an on-again-off-again run that lasted nearly 40 years dating to the studio's origins as Inkwell Studios.
149Hound for PoundOctober 1963Seymour KneitelNick Tafuri
Jim Logan
Larry SilvermanJack MercerRobert Owen
150The Sheepish WolfNovember 1963Seymour KneitelNick TafuriIrv DresslerRobert Little
151Hiccup HoundNovember 1963Seymour KneitelWm. B. PattengillIrv Dressler
Jack MercerRobert LittleGoodie the GremlinFinal appearance of Goodie the Gremlin.
152Ollie the OwlDecember 1963Seymour KneitelNick Tafuri
Wm. B. Pattengill
Martin TarasIrv Dressler
Jack MercerRobert LittleOllie Owl
153Whiz Quiz KidFebruary 1964Seymour KneitelMartin TarasIrv Dressler
Jack MercerRobert LittleOllie OwlFinal cartoon released in Seymour Kneitel's lifetime.
154Laddy and His LampSeptember 1964Seymour KneitelMartin TarasTony PetersRobert LittleLaddy
Ali Presto
155A Tiger's TailOctober 1964Seymour KneitelMartin TarasTony PetersRobert LittleLaddy
Ali Presto
156Homer on the RangeNovember 1964Howard PostWm.B. PattengillHoward PostRobert LittleFirst Noveltoon directed by Howard Post.
157A Hair-Raising TaleJanuary 1965Howard PostMorey RedenJack MendelsohnRobert Little
158The Story of George WashingtonFebruary 1965Jack MendelsohnAl EugsterJack MendelsohnRobert LittleJacky
159A Leak in the DikeMarch 1965Jack MendelsohnMartin TarasJack MendelsohnRobert LittleJacky
160Tally-HokumOctober 1965Howard PostMartin TarasEli BauerRobert LittleHangdog
Moxie Foxie
161Horning InNovember 1965Howard PostMorey RedenHoward PostRobert LittleKing Artie
162Op, Pop, Wham. and BopJanuary 1966Howard PostMartin TarasEli BauerRobert LittleFfat Kat
Rat Ffink
163Sick TransitJanuary 1966Howard PostWm. B. PattengillHoward Post
Frank Ridgeway
Bud SagendorfRobert LittleRoadhog
Rapid Rabbit
164Space KidFebruary 1966Seymour Kneitel
Howard Post (uncredited)Larry SilvermanIrving DresslerRobert OwenKozmo the Space KidPlanned by Seymour Knietel and finished by an uncredited Howard Post.
Final Noveltoon directed by Howard Post.
165Geronimo & SonDecember 1966Shamus CulhaneChuck Harriton
Nick TafuriHoward BeckermanFirst Noveltoon directed by Shamus Culhane.
166The TripApril 1967Shamus CulhaneHoward BeckermanHoward Beckerman
167Robin Hood-winkedJune 1967Shamus CulhaneAl Eugster
Nick TafuriHeywood KlingSir BlurThe very last Noveltoon ever produced after the studio closed down. Final Noveltoon directed by Shamus Culhane.
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Home media

In January 2012, Thunderbean Animation released a restored collection of public domain Noveltoons on DVD entitled Noveltoons Original Classics with the following cartoons:

  1. Cilly Goose
  2. Suddenly It's Spring
  3. Yankee Doodle Donkey
  4. Scrappily Married
  5. A Lamb in a Jam
  6. Cheese Burglar
  7. Sudden Fried Chicken
  8. The Stupidstitious Cat
  9. The Enchanted Square
  10. Much Ado About Mutton
  11. The Wee Men
  12. Naughty But Mice
  13. Flip Flap
  14. The Bored Cuckoo
  15. Leprechauns Gold
  16. Quack-a-Doodle Doo
  17. Teacher's Pest
  18. Ups an' Downs Derby
  19. Pleased to Eat You
  20. Saved by the Bell.

In October 2019, Thunderbean Animation re-released Noveltoons Original Classics on Blu-ray. It included the following cartoons:

  1. Cilly Goose
  2. Suddenly It's Spring
  3. Yankee Doodle Donkey
  4. Scrappily Married
  5. A Lamb in a Jam
  6. Cheese Burglar
  7. Old MacDonald Had A Farm
  8. The Stupidstitious Cat
  9. The Enchanted Square
  10. Much Ado About Mutton
  11. Quack-a-Doodle Doo
  12. The Wee Men
  13. Naughty But Mice
  14. Flip Flap
  15. The Bored Cuckoo
  16. The Old Shell Game
  17. Teacher's Pest
  18. Ups an' Downs Derby
  19. Pleased to Eat You
  20. Saved by the Bell.

Paramount Home Entertainment released a restored print of Space Kid on the "Paramount Presents" Blu-ray re-release of the 1982 film 48 Hrs. in July 2021, making it the first Paramount cartoon from the 1960s decade to be restored on any form of home media.

On April 21, 2026, ClassicFlix will release a collection through their label Cartoon Logic called Famous Studios Champion Collection on Blu-ray. It will consist of 18 cartoons restored from 4k scans of original studio materials, in cooperation with Paramount Pictures Archives. These titles include:

  1. *No Mutton Fer Nuttin' *
  2. The Henpecked Rooster
  3. Suddenly It's Spring!
  4. A Lamb in a Jam
  5. The Friendly Ghost
  6. Bargain Counter Attack
  7. Sheep Shape
  8. Sudden Fried Chicken
  9. Much Ado About Mutton
  10. A Bout with a Trout
  11. There's Good Boos To-Night
  12. Butterscotch And Soda
  13. Readin', 'Ritin', And Rhythmetic
  14. Hep Cat Symphony
  15. A Haunting We Will Go
  16. Campus Capers
  17. Our Funny Finny Friends
  18. Quack-a Doodle-Doo

Notes

References

References

  1. (1999). "The Encyclopedia of Animated Cartoons". Checkmark Books.
  2. Copyright Office. (1972). "Motion Pictures and Filmstrips (Parts 12-13)". Library of Congress.
  3. Copyright Office. (1971). "Motion Pictures and Filmstrips (Parts 12-13)". Library of Congress.
  4. https://cartoonresearch.com/index.php/presenting-the-famous-studios-champion-collection-on-blu-ray/
  5. "Paramount Puts 1966 "Space Kid" as extra on 48 hours Blu Ray! · the Internet Animation Database · About".
  6. (April 26, 2021). "'48 Hours' and Sequel Joining Paramount Presents Blu-ray Line".
  7. (January 26, 2026). "Cartoon Logic: Famous Studios Champion Collection Blu-ray".

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